scholarly journals Lesson Learned in the Growth and Maturation Stages of a Community Pharmacy Practice-Based Research Network: Experiences of the Medication Safety Research Network of Indiana (Rx-SafeNet)

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Ann Kozak ◽  
Stephanie A. Gernant ◽  
Heather M. Hemmeger ◽  
Margie E. Snyder
Keyword(s):  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Medication Safety ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Safety Research ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Community Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Practice Based Research ◽  
Maturation Stages

Community pharmacy practice-based research networks (CP PBRNs) are a relatively new arena for pharmacists. While some lessons may be gleaned from primary care PBRNs, the experiences of CP PBRNs have much to offer the profession in terms of organization and practice. In 2012, we reported on our early experiences developing the Medication Safety Research Network of Indiana (RxSafeNet) after establishing the Network in 2010. Over the past 3 years, our CP PBRN of approximately 180 members has managed further growth by revisiting policies and procedures, maintaining CP PBRN member relationships, and preparing for financial sustainability. We look forward to furthering our CP PBRN projects in the coming years and collaborating with other CP PBRNs to enhance medication safety in Indiana and beyond.   Type: Original Research

scholarly journals Experience Developing a Community Pharmacy Practice-based Research Network

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Margie E. Snyder ◽  
Caitlin K. Frail ◽  
Lindsey V. Seel ◽  
Kyle E. Hultgren
Keyword(s):  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Medication Use ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Community Pharmacies ◽  
Safety Research ◽  
Community Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Review Team ◽  
Practice Based Research

In 2010, the Purdue University College of Pharmacy established the Medication Safety Research Network of Indiana (Rx-SafeNet), the first practice-based research network (PBRN) in Indiana comprised solely of community pharmacies. In the development of Rx-SafeNet and through our early project experiences, we identified several "lessons learned." We share our story and what we learned in an effort to further advance the work of the greater PBRN community. We have formed the infrastructure for Rx-SafeNet, including an Executive Committee, Advisory Board, member pharmacies/site coordinators, and Project Review Team. To date, 22 community pharmacies have joined and we have recently completed data collection for the network's first project. Lessons learned during the development of Rx-SafeNet may benefit PBRNs nationally. Although community pharmacy PBRNs are not yet commonplace in the U.S., we believe their development and subsequent research efforts serve as an important avenue for investigating medication use issues.   Type: Idea Paper

scholarly journals Establishing the Medication Safety Research Network of Indiana (Rx-SafeNet): Perspectives of Community Pharmacy Employees

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsey V. Seel ◽  
Kyle E. Hultgren ◽  
Margie E. Snyder
Keyword(s):  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Medication Safety ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Safety Research ◽  
Interest Levels

The objective of this cross-sectional survey was to determine community pharmacy employee research project priorities and assess interest levels, barriers, and facilitators to joining a new community pharmacy practice-based research network (PBRN) and use this information in subsequent PBRN development. One hundred forty pharmacists and 40 support staff responded. The majority (72%) of respondents were somewhat interested or needed more information to determine their level of interest in joining a PBRN; 15% were very interested. While all research topics were regarded as important, dispensing errors were rated as the most important. Time constraints were considered the greatest barrier to participation. Greater knowledge of medication safety, enrichment of patient care, and improved patient and provider relationships were considered important reasons for joining a PBRN. Responses indicated favorable interest levels and project support from potential network members, though education and awareness campaigns are needed to enhance community pharmacy employee understanding of and involvement in research and PBRNs, specifically the Medication Safety Research Network of Indiana (Rx-SafeNet), a new network administered by the Purdue University College of Pharmacy. While the generalizability of survey results is limited, they were useful in determining policies and procedures of the new network. Surveying all employees involved in the future PBRN during the network development process is a unique approach to developing these types of networks in the U.S. Understanding support staff perspectives is important considering the critical role they play in project implementation and operations. Emerging PBRNs from any discipline may benefit from considering adding this step to their development.   Type: Original Research

Pharmaceutical Care in Community Pharmacies: Practice and Research from Around the World

2005 ◽  
Vol 39 (9) ◽  
pp. 1539-1541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen B Farris ◽  
Fernando Fernandez-Llimos ◽  
SI (Charlie) Benrimoj
Keyword(s):  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Pharmaceutical Care ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Cognitive Services ◽  
Community Pharmacy Practice ◽  
The World ◽  
Practice Based Research ◽  
The Status ◽  
Care Models

Pharmaceutical care models and practices differ in various countries. Reimbursement for cognitive services, for example, varies across countries in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Practice-based research has blossomed in many countries, with different emphases and challenges. This international series will describe the organization of community pharmacy within the healthcare system and report the status of practice-based research. Each paper will focus on one country. The series will conclude with a summary by the series editors describing the key themes across the papers, outlining milestones yet to be achieved, and proposing a research agenda for community pharmacy practice.

scholarly journals Comparing the Research Contributions of Community Pharmacy Foundation Funding on Practice Innovation Between Non-Academics and Academics

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony W Olson ◽  
Brian Isetts ◽  
Anne Marie Kondic ◽  
Jon Schommer
Keyword(s):  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Threshold Level ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Continuous Quality ◽  
Community Pharmacy Practice

Objective: Evaluate and compare the research contributions of Community Pharmacy Foundation (CPF) funding on community pharmacy practice innovation between non-academic and academic principal investigators (PIs) with respect to the following measurements: 1) “Pharmacy Practice Activity Classifications” (PPAC); 2) CPF “Coordinated Use of Medications”; and 3) CPF Investigator Impact. Methods: Quantitative data for all 124 CPF-funded grants awarded from 2002-2016 were obtained from the CPF website and personnel, while ethnographic qualitative data was generated from queries of PIs. Grant categorization was conducted by researchers serving as judges trained on the rules and procedures for coding. A threshold level of 90% agreement in scores of independent judging was established a priori. Findings were summarized and groups were compared using descriptive statistics for quantitative data and a thematic analysis of PI ethnographic reflections for qualitative data. Results: There were no differences between non-academic and academic PI groups for Coordinated Use of Medications and PPAC domains, but non-academics contributed more to two dispensing-related PPAC subclasses: ‘Preparing the Product’ (10% vs. 2%) and ‘Delivering the Medication or Device’ (13% vs. 2%). Analysis of investigator reflections revealed similarities between groups regarding impact on practice innovations, expanded collaborations, new practice tools, and patient-care financing models. Conclusions: CPF funding contributed new knowledge and resources for expanding and enhancing practice innovations as shown by quantitative (PPAC & Coordinated Use of Medications) and qualitative (PI impact) measures. Similarities between PI groups suggest that the CPF has established a funding niche with unique diversity of practice innovation opportunities. This investigation’s findings may be useful to the CPF’s continuous quality improvement efforts, as well as future grant applicants to assess research gaps in the medication use process and develop sustainable, transferable, and replicable patient-care innovations in community pharmacy practice. Conflict of Interest This program evaluation analysis was funded by the Community Pharmacy Foundation (CPF). Co-author Anne Marie Kondic is Executive Director and Grants Administrator for the Community Pharmacy Foundation. The ideas articulated in the manuscript are those of the authors to characterize historical CPF grant funding and do not necessarily indicate or impact future funding priorities.   Type: Original Research

scholarly journals Stakeholder-Guided Formation of a Statewide Community Pharmacy Practice-Based Research Network

Pharmacy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Joni C. Carroll ◽  
Melissa Somma McGivney ◽  
Kim C. Coley
Keyword(s):  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Patient Engagement ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Research Participation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Practice Based Research

Community pharmacies across the United States are forming clinically integrated networks (CINs) to facilitate the provision of patient-centered care. These networks need to continually innovate and demonstrate how their patient care services positively impact health outcomes. One way to do this is to develop a practice-based research network (PBRN) in partnership with existing CINs to perform robust outcome evaluations. The objective of this study was to learn pharmacists’ opinions on participating in research to facilitate the formation of a community pharmacy PBRN in Pennsylvania. A 20-item survey gathered information on pharmacists’ research interests, perceived benefits of research participation, and preferences on communication and patient engagement. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were used to analyze quantitative data. Seventy-three participants completed the survey, with 47% representing independent pharmacies. The majority (96%) were interested in research opportunities and 86% believed improving workflow and patient care was the most valuable benefit. Eighty percent of pharmacists reported it is very important to demonstrate that pharmacists care about making patients’ health better. Connecting pharmacists with other health care providers was reported as very important by 75% of respondents. Pharmacists reported face-to-face communication (76%) as their preferred way to approach patients about research and 72% supported using student pharmacists to assist with patient engagement. The results from this study can inform others who are structuring processes and developing communication strategies for community pharmacy PBRNs, particularly in partnership with CINs.

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